Christ’S War - Holiness, Heroism and Horror in Carolingian Poetry, c.730–c.900 Ce

Christ’s war examines Carolingian holy war from the forging of their empire in the eighth century to its dissolution in the following century during the Northmen’s attacks. The book offers important insights into the religious nature of Frankish warfare, while also contributing a fresh and innovative perspective on medieval holy war overall. -- .